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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Light Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 25 Apr 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then scattered showers. Patchy fog between 8pm and 3am. Low around 47. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then
    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then scattered showers. Patchy fog between 8pm and 3am. Low around 47. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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